While the ambition to address climate change by 2050 is well meaning, Shally and her team have recognized that waiting until then will be far too late. With each passing year of delay, the expense of lost opportunities will continue to rise, reaching a point where the crisis becomes insurmountable, and we forfeit the chance to scale technologies capable of transforming our economies.
So how does she plan on leading the effort to halve emissions in the next 6 years? By investing in science-backed technology and innovation. AiiM Partners focuses on commercially scaling tech companies which are combating the source of 84% of global emissions. They invest in groundbreaking technologies that revolutionize three key culprits: The materials we use, the way we feed the world, and how we produce and consume energy.
Another AiiM portfolio company, Lyten, is tackling the complex issue of battery materials, a critical roadblock in the energy transition effort. Lyten converts methane waste from feedstock into a cobalt-free battery alternative material, replacing cobalt, nickel, manganese and graphite. AiiM looks for companies that are already in the market or will be within the next 5 years, with strong potential for rapid commercial traction and scalability. They target investments in industries that are at an inflection point, where investment in potential industry-leaders could mean measurable outcomes by 2030.The primary mission of AiiM is to impact climate change while earning above-average returns.